1949 Jensen 4-Litre vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jensen 4-Litre would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre weights approximately 90 kg more than 1991 Porsche 928.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Jensen | Porsche |
| Model | 4-Litre | 928 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 319 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 76 L |
